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Introduction of New Full-Time Urban Forester
Summary
The city welcomed Mark McDonough as its new full-time urban forester, expanding staff capacity to monitor tree health, oversee contractor pruning, and manage urban forest data.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Funded through existing municipal staffing allocations for urban forestry.
✅Who benefits
Encinitas residents and property owners benefit from enhanced tree care, improved oversight, and data tracking.
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